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enactment.

The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɛnˈæktmənt/Canada, General-American
  1. The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted. The act of playing the part of.

    countable · uncountable
    The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.
  2. The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted. The act of making (a bill) into law.

    countable · uncountable
    The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country.
  3. A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.

    countable · uncountable
    The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English enact Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English enactment From enact + -ment.

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